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If you don’t have access to the internet where your X-Carve is located, you can export your file and use a separate communication/control program to send the file to your machine. Please note that you still nee...

Easel supports only certain SVG files that can be imported. Here are some common hiccups that you might encounter and some suggestions on how to fix them:
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Due to variations in fonts, Easel does n...

Changelog
- 12/18/2015 : Add note to always include unit system (G20/G21), Published
This document describes the format of g-code files that can be sent by Easel. The range of allowed options is currently...

As you’re working, keep an eye on the 3D view on the right side of your Easel sceen. Any areas in red on your design will not be carved. This is usually because the bit is too large to carve part of your design...

Depending on your bit size, some of your design may not be carvable because the bit is too large to fit into some areas. That is why it is extremely important to look at the 3D preview before starting the job, ...

End mills, also called milling bits, are the most commonly-used bits used with CNC machines. They are designed to cut horizontally (laterally) across a surface. (Drill bits cut into or through a piece of materi...

Selecting and editing material
When starting a project, Easel’s default material is birch plywood. You can select a different material from the Material Library by clicking "Material" in the top right corner...

Once you’ve added an element to the work area, you can adjust its depth using this slider. As you adjust the depth, notice that the 3D view changes.
If your shape’s depth goes all the way through your materi...

Easel makes it easy to create projects for carving on your X-Carve or Carvey. Let's check out some of the different tools in the design toolbar!
There are a few shapes you can add directly to your project. The...